Saturday, November 27, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Brenna's First Snow
This morning we woke up to a dusting of snow, enough to play in. I am not sure how it went from 70 last week to snowing today but we all are enjoying it.
Brenna only stayed a few minutes outside, but it was long enough to memorialize the moment on film.
Dillon and Connor played for an hour in the snow. Connor was hesitant at first but loved when I got hit by one of Dillon's snowballs. Grandmas, no need to worry. Connor was wearing gloves most of the time but took them off right before I took this picture and we all went inside moments later.
Afterward, the boys had to cuddle under their blankets while Mom made them hot chocolate.
And here are the first snows for Connor and Dillon.
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Brenna only stayed a few minutes outside, but it was long enough to memorialize the moment on film.
Dillon and Connor played for an hour in the snow. Connor was hesitant at first but loved when I got hit by one of Dillon's snowballs. Grandmas, no need to worry. Connor was wearing gloves most of the time but took them off right before I took this picture and we all went inside moments later.
Afterward, the boys had to cuddle under their blankets while Mom made them hot chocolate.And here are the first snows for Connor and Dillon.
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Now playing: U2 - White As Snow
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Thursday, November 18, 2010
Chart Toppers
On Monday Brenna and Connor had their 9 month and 2 year old appointments. Of course, if you do the math, each appointment was over a month past due.
Brenna weighed 23 pounds and 3 ounces (90th percentile) and measured 31 inches long (off the charts).
Connor weighed 31 pounds (75th percentile) and measured 36 and 1/2 inches (90th percentile).
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Brenna weighed 23 pounds and 3 ounces (90th percentile) and measured 31 inches long (off the charts).
Connor weighed 31 pounds (75th percentile) and measured 36 and 1/2 inches (90th percentile).----------------
Now playing: John Mayer - Bigger Than My Body
via FoxyTunes
Monday, November 15, 2010
Comic Con (and Dil) 2010
Last week Grandma Sharon and Papa visited and Grandma Sharon took advantage of the after Halloween costume sales. Dillon loved running around the house in his hero outfits and would do so all day if we let him. Connor, on the other hand, only wore his for a few minutes.
These two Supermans (Supermen?) are ready for flight. Their Kryptonite? Nap time.
Spiderman showed off his spidey skills by climbing up the door jam.
Brenna was amazed at her brothers super human talents.
For previous super hero adventures look here for Batman and here for Iron Man.
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Now playing: Foo Fighters - There Goes My Hero
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These two Supermans (Supermen?) are ready for flight. Their Kryptonite? Nap time.
Spiderman showed off his spidey skills by climbing up the door jam.
Brenna was amazed at her brothers super human talents.For previous super hero adventures look here for Batman and here for Iron Man.
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Now playing: Foo Fighters - There Goes My Hero
via FoxyTunes
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Showtime
Last week I attended the Lakers-Kings game with a few coworkers. Our local Rec Department was able to score nice tickets at a very good price. I forgot my camera but thankfully my coworker Ree was smart enough to bring hers to capture the night on film.
I could barely hold my excitement. Of course I was going to wear Lakers gear to the game and to my surprise, about half of the crowd in Sacramento decided to join me in donning a Laker jersey.
We got to the game early, which allowed us to watch the Lakers warm up. But my time observing Derek Fisher and Pau Gasol stretch was cut short because our group was picked to be a part of the "high five line" during introductions. This meant that we would be on the court when the Kings came out to warm up.
The downside of being picked was we all had to wear a Kings shirt. I was constantly harassing the Kings employee who was in charge of the high five line and joking I was going to trip Tyreke Evans as he ran through our line. (All you non-Laker fans get a good long hard look at me wearing this shirt because the picture will self-destruct once you leave this blog.)
Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson's seat was by where we were standing so Ree got her picture snapped with him.
I tried my best to behave while on the court but I made sure to hide the Kings logo any time a picture was snapped.
Eventually the Purple and Gold bled through (along with that goofy look on my face) for a picture. And yes, that is my old school Eddie Jones rookie jersey. Take a walk down memory lane with these Eddie Jones dunks and this finger roll.
Finally, I couldn't leave the court without photo evidence that the shooter's toe was on the line. The game itself was great as the Lakers won 112-100 and Kobe notched is 17th career triple double.
I could barely hold my excitement. Of course I was going to wear Lakers gear to the game and to my surprise, about half of the crowd in Sacramento decided to join me in donning a Laker jersey.We got to the game early, which allowed us to watch the Lakers warm up. But my time observing Derek Fisher and Pau Gasol stretch was cut short because our group was picked to be a part of the "high five line" during introductions. This meant that we would be on the court when the Kings came out to warm up.
The downside of being picked was we all had to wear a Kings shirt. I was constantly harassing the Kings employee who was in charge of the high five line and joking I was going to trip Tyreke Evans as he ran through our line. (All you non-Laker fans get a good long hard look at me wearing this shirt because the picture will self-destruct once you leave this blog.)
Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson's seat was by where we were standing so Ree got her picture snapped with him.
I tried my best to behave while on the court but I made sure to hide the Kings logo any time a picture was snapped.
Eventually the Purple and Gold bled through (along with that goofy look on my face) for a picture. And yes, that is my old school Eddie Jones rookie jersey. Take a walk down memory lane with these Eddie Jones dunks and this finger roll.
Finally, I couldn't leave the court without photo evidence that the shooter's toe was on the line. The game itself was great as the Lakers won 112-100 and Kobe notched is 17th career triple double.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Happy Halloween
Batman wearing his costume made by Grandma Sharon.
This little pumpkin loved eating candy.
Our little ballerina is getting ready to walk on her toes.And if your interested in their previous Halloweens, here are 2009, 2008, and 2007.
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Saturday, October 09, 2010
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Oh Mobile Me, Oh My
On Monday Brenna started crawling. Her attempts at mobility started a week and a half ago when she would get herself into a baby yoga pose, on all four and her diaper sticking towards the sky. Then she learned to lunge forward, falling on her chest as she tried to grab items just out of her reach. Finally she put it all together, slowly moving her hands and legs at the same time.
Brenna has been the quickest to crawl of three kids, just under seven months. Dillon was crawling at 9 and 1/2 months and Connor took 10 months to crawl.
Something tells me that having three kids just got a little bit tougher for us.
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Now playing: Hootie & the Blowfish - She Crawls Away
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Brenna has been the quickest to crawl of three kids, just under seven months. Dillon was crawling at 9 and 1/2 months and Connor took 10 months to crawl.
Something tells me that having three kids just got a little bit tougher for us.
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Now playing: Hootie & the Blowfish - She Crawls Away
via FoxyTunes
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
First Day of (Pre) School
I am a week behind in getting this post up, but Dillon started pre-school last Tuesday. He is attending Safari Learning twice a week, going half days on Tuesday mornings and full days on Wednesdays.
On Tuesdays he gets to take his lunch pail, which makes him feel like a big kid. And Wednesdays are pizza days so he gets one of his favorite meals. The curriculum is outstanding as he has already started recognizing his letters and their accompanying sounds. We have even caught Dillon trying to teach Connor the alphabet.
On Tuesdays he gets to take his lunch pail, which makes him feel like a big kid. And Wednesdays are pizza days so he gets one of his favorite meals. The curriculum is outstanding as he has already started recognizing his letters and their accompanying sounds. We have even caught Dillon trying to teach Connor the alphabet.
Dillon ready for his first day of pre-school.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Brenna - 6 month checkup
Yesterday Brenna had her six month checkup. She weighed 19 pounds and 6 ounces, which put her in the 90th percentile. Her length was 30 inches, which wasn't just off the charts but "way off the charts". For comparison here are all three kids at their six month checkups:
Dillon - 15 lbs 12 ounces, 27 inches
Connor - 18 lbs 2 ounces, 28 1/2 inches
Brenna - 19 lbs 6 ounces, 30 inches
The picture below was actually taken when she was five months but we just got from the photographer.
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Now playing: John Mayer - Bigger Than My Body
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Dillon - 15 lbs 12 ounces, 27 inches
Connor - 18 lbs 2 ounces, 28 1/2 inches
Brenna - 19 lbs 6 ounces, 30 inches
The picture below was actually taken when she was five months but we just got from the photographer.
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Now playing: John Mayer - Bigger Than My Body
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Saturday, August 21, 2010
SNL References
Sometimes art imitates life. Other times life imitates art. This last week on vacation I ran across the latter, twice.
The first happened when my Grandma was telling us about her trip to Georgia. The topic of Joshua's luscious locks came up. I joked that my aunt and uncle bought him the following:
Upon further review, I am now convinced that his hair IS a toupee. You can be the judge:
The second happened upon our check-in at the Madonna Inn. Christina and I had our first experience with a bidet in our room. Normally, this wouldn't have been a big deal and we would have viewed it as a nice touch in our room. However the skit below gave us a running joke for the week.
On an unrelated note, pictures and non-SNL details of our vacation will be posted soon.
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Now playing: Dave Matthews Band - Funny The Way It Is
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The first happened when my Grandma was telling us about her trip to Georgia. The topic of Joshua's luscious locks came up. I joked that my aunt and uncle bought him the following:
Upon further review, I am now convinced that his hair IS a toupee. You can be the judge:
The second happened upon our check-in at the Madonna Inn. Christina and I had our first experience with a bidet in our room. Normally, this wouldn't have been a big deal and we would have viewed it as a nice touch in our room. However the skit below gave us a running joke for the week.
On an unrelated note, pictures and non-SNL details of our vacation will be posted soon.
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Now playing: Dave Matthews Band - Funny The Way It Is
via FoxyTunes
Thursday, August 05, 2010
Weekend Fun
Last weekend we traveled down to Oakdale to have a BBQ at Bryan's house. The Evans joined us, along with James' dad and wife. Below are the pictures.
Auntie Cho (Michelle) playing cornhole with Dillon. Bryan's backyard runs up against the Stanislaus River, making for a great place to have a BBQ.
Connor and Trent wore matching baseball outfits. Glad that they were Dodger colors and not the Giants.
These two aren't quite old enough to play together, but they are good at running around.
No, James is not taking a nap. He is just notorious for having his eyes closed in pictures.
The three little ones couldn't resist sitting on the ATVs.
The mandatory group picture. Thanks Bryan for throwing a great BBQ.
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Now playing: The Cars - Good Times Roll
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Auntie Cho (Michelle) playing cornhole with Dillon. Bryan's backyard runs up against the Stanislaus River, making for a great place to have a BBQ.
Connor and Trent wore matching baseball outfits. Glad that they were Dodger colors and not the Giants.
These two aren't quite old enough to play together, but they are good at running around.
No, James is not taking a nap. He is just notorious for having his eyes closed in pictures.
The three little ones couldn't resist sitting on the ATVs. 
The mandatory group picture. Thanks Bryan for throwing a great BBQ.----------------
Now playing: The Cars - Good Times Roll
via FoxyTunes
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Summertime
Nothing says summertime quite like sun...
...flowers...
...and watermelon.----------------
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Monday, July 05, 2010
Wagons, Water, and Wussy Throws
Last weekend we went to Shafter to celebrate Uncle Larry's 40th birthday.
The kids love playing in the wagon in Granny Barbara's backyard. At one point Bradley tried pulling the four older kids.
Uncle Larry brought water balloons and squirt guns to his party. He obviously knows how to get the attention of kids.
Connor loved the water balloons but had trouble throwing them hard enough to bust...
...and from the looks of this picture, Connor wasn't the only one with that problem.
Double trouble.
Once they tired of water balloons the squirt guns became all the rage. Eventually, the guns weren't getting them wet enough so they turned to just dumping buckets of water on themselves.
Brenna was content watching the action with Grandma Sharon.
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Now playing: Dave Matthews Band - Don't Drink the Water
via FoxyTunes
The kids love playing in the wagon in Granny Barbara's backyard. At one point Bradley tried pulling the four older kids.
Uncle Larry brought water balloons and squirt guns to his party. He obviously knows how to get the attention of kids.
Connor loved the water balloons but had trouble throwing them hard enough to bust...
...and from the looks of this picture, Connor wasn't the only one with that problem.
Double trouble.
Once they tired of water balloons the squirt guns became all the rage. Eventually, the guns weren't getting them wet enough so they turned to just dumping buckets of water on themselves.
Brenna was content watching the action with Grandma Sharon.----------------
Now playing: Dave Matthews Band - Don't Drink the Water
via FoxyTunes
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